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EFNEP for Kids & Adults

April is a wonderful time to start a home garden with children, as it aligns with both National Garden …

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Truth or Trend: Seed Oils

I am excited to share a resource from Extension colleagues at the University of Missouri Extension. It’s a podcast called …

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Getting to Know Noro

I teach a lot of food safety to food service personnel and I always try to learn more to …

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Building My Body Program

Building My Body with Virginia Williamson 3rd Graders! Last week, and Thursday/Friday of this week, our 3rd graders were wrapping …

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March- National Nutrition Month®

It’s March and time to celebrate National Nutrition Month®! This is annual celebration that was started back in 1973 by the …

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Fact From Fiction

We’ve all heard the phrase “if it’s too good to be true—it probably is.” This statement is important to remember …

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Oatmeal: Both Hot and Cold

Oatmeal has always been a hot topic when it comes to nutrition. It’s naturally low in fat (mostly unsaturated) …

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February Is American Heart Month!

February is American Heart Month – Show Your Heart Some Love! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the …

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Beans, Beans and More Beans

We hear a lot these days about the value of plant protein. One of the easiest and least expensive …

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Agritourism Opportunities for Farm Diversification

This publication explores the different types of agritourism activities that are available to farmers and …

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Qualifying and Quantifying Your Personal Agritourism Potential

There are a number of questions that must be asked and honestly answered when considering …

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Marketing Your Agritourism Enterprise

This factsheet describes important considerations for developing an effective marketing plan to promote an agritourism …

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Agritourism, Your Way

Agricultural tourism increases the potential for on-farm sales with value-adding products and services, further diversifying …

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Weed Management in Broccoli, Cabbage, and Cauliflower

Keeping weeds out early in the season is very important for cole crops that are …

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Weed Management in Collards, Kale, Mustard, and Turnip Greens

Cool-season leafy greens face a different weed spectrum than warm-season crops. The presence of weeds …

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Weed Management in Lettuce

Weed competition in lettuce reduces both yield and head quality. This cool-season crop faces competition …

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Weed Management in Okra

Being related to cotton, okra can be a poor competitor with weeds, particularly early in …